Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse!
Recipe and image compliments of Laura from Lolo’s Home Kitchen
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hiland Dairy Cottage Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a blender, add the 1 cup Hiland Cottage Cheese, 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder, 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and pinch of salt all together. Blend until smooth, mixture should be thick. If still runny, add a spoonful more cottage cheese.
- Once blended, pour mixture into a bowl and place in the fridge to set up for at least 30 minutes.
- Once set, spoon up a serving and enjoy! Add a dollop of whipped cream or berries to top it off!
This easy to make decadent dessert is both delicious and packed with protein
Made with Hiland Dairy Cottage Cheese, this chocolate mousse is the perfect little sweet treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a perfect, simple sweet treat to satisfy your cravings.
Packed with Protein: Cottage Cheese is packed with protein so using it for a sweet treat is an extra idea to get those grams in while having chocolate.
Only a Few Ingredients: You only need a few simple ingredients (you probably already have them in your kitchen) and a blender to transform plain cottage cheese into a delicious sweet treat.
Super Versatile: Cottage cheese is unique because of its mild flavor, high protein content and its ability to be blended into a super creamy texture. It acts as a healthy, creamy base for all kinds of recipes.
Ingredient Notes
- Cottage Cheese: Hiland Dairy is my choice for Cottage Cheese, it’s just better than the rest. The flavor and texture make this recipe super creamy and mousse like. You can use small or large curd for this recipe.
- Cocoa Powder: The chocolate flavor of the mousse comes from the cocoa powder. If you are a dark chocolate fan, just add a little more cocoa powder
- Maple Syrup: Maple Syrup gives the chocolate mousse its sweetness and you can make it as sweet as you like. You can also use honey or any other sweeteners you have on hand.
- Vanilla Extract: A small amount adds to the flavor depth of the mousse.
- Salt: Just a bit of salt pairs so well with chocolate to bring out the richness of the chocolate flavor
Step By Step Instructions
Add all the ingredients: Everything goes into the blender or food processor. Add the Hiland Cottage Cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
Blend: Blend it all together until smooth and creamy. Look for any white bits of cottage cheese and blend until you don’t see any remaining. Scrape the sides as needed. The mixture will be thick, creamy and smooth.
Spoon: Spoon and pour the mixture into a bowl. Scrape the sides to get all the mixture.
Refrigerate: Place the bowl of Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse into the fridge to set up completely. At least 30 minutes.
Serve and Eat: Spoon the Chocolate Mousse up and enjoy the creamy goodness packed with protein! (or just keep a spoon in the bowl and eat as weened, that’s how I roll)
Ways to Customize
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream
- Add fresh fruit like sliced strawberries, blueberries or raspberries
- Sprinkle with granola or nuts to add a crunchy texture to the smoothness
- Add peanut butter to the mixture for a different flavor and more protein
- Add chocolate chips to the mixture after blending and stir in or sprinkle on top of the chocolate mousse
Decadent, delicious and packed with protein!
Other Delicious Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
- Whipped Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole
- Whipped Cottage Cheese Caprese Dip
- Whipped Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
- Cottage Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken
And if you’re interested in creating more deliciousness with Hiland Dairy products, be sure to check out Hiland Dairy’s recipes too (including some created by yours truly!).
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